Billy Cook (footballer)
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| Billy Cook | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Cook | |
| Date of birth | March 2, 1890 | |
| Place of birth | Usworth nr Sunderland, England | |
| Date of death | 1974 | |
| Height | 5' 7 1/2" | |
| Playing position | Full Back | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| ?-1912 1912-1927 1927-? |
Hebburn Argyle Sheffield United Worksop Town |
? (?) 324 (0) ? (?) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Billy Cook (born in Usworth near Sunderland) was an English footballer who played for Hebburn Argyle, Sheffield United and Worksop Town. He was a lightweight but useful full back [1], a two footed tackler and solid defender.[2]
[edit] Club career
Billy Cook started playing with Hebburn Argyle where he took over the position vacated by Jack English. In April 1912 he transferred to Sheffield United where he became a first team regular [3]. He stayed at the club for over 15 years but never scored a first team goal despite making over 300 appearances. The sides he played in were successful however and he was twice an FA Cup winner with the Blades, in 1915 and 1925.[2]
He transferred to Worksop Town in August 1927.
[edit] Honours
[edit] References
- ^ Unknown (1915). Cup Final Programme.
- ^ a b The Official Encyclopedia of Sheffield United by Tony Matthews, Dennis Clareborough and Andrew Kirkham, ISBN 1-904103-19-7, Page 63
- ^ Unknown (1915). Cup Final Programme.
